Orphan

נמצאו 7 תוצאות חיפוש

1. The Drought (part 5)

   The Widow in Tzarfat

   Rabbi Elchanan Samet

   Eliyahu’s move to Tzarfat symbolizes a continuation of the argument between God and Eliyahu that began at Nahal Kerit. The move brings Eliyahu in contact with a poor widow who, together with her son, is about to die of hunger. They are the ones appointed by God to sustain Eliyahu, so that he may be exposed to their misery, and their misery should affect him directly. Perhaps this encounter will teach Eliyahu about the magnitude of the anguish that he has brought upon his people, and will lead him to pray for mercy on their behalf.

2. The Drought (part 6)

   The Widow in Tzarfat (part II)

   Rabbi Elchanan Samet

   Eliyahu chooses a miraculous existence of survival for himself despite the suffering of others, who do not have miracles to sustain them, rather than rescind his decree of drought.

3. The Drought (part 7)

   The Widow in Tzarfat (part III)

   Rabbi Elchanan Samet

   The suffering of the widow, expressed in her climatic monologue, and Eliyahu's need to share her food in a way that causes him discomfort, finally lead the prophet to express self doubt in his position, and a wish that God would soon send rain. Nevertheless, he is not yet ready to cancel his vow.

4. The Drought (part 8)

   Eliyahu Revives the Widow of Tzarfat's Son

   Rabbi Elchanan Samet

   Eliyahu's conditions of survival in the widow's home are not a solution, in the context of the broader story, but rather an obstacle to the flow and progression of the narrative. A crisis will have to occur to interrupt Eliyahu's continued peaceful stay. The death of the widow’s son will lead to Eliyahu's banishment from her house.

5. The Drought (part 10)

   Eliyahu Revives the Widow of Tzarfat's Son (part III)

   Rabbi Elchanan Samet

   The preferential conditions that Eliyau has enjoyed for the last year have now expired - and therefore the widow and her son are no longer different from anyone else suffering the effects of the drought. Eliyahu’s decree is the cause - directly or indirectly - of famine and death. Against his will, Eliyahu is becoming party to the suffering of the drought. Eliyahu's call to God testifies that he is not ready to recognize the claim represented by the death of the widow's son as a continuation of God's argument with him. He maintains his regular position, requesting for himself and those around him the right to a preferential existence. His request is therefore not accepted. His initial call to God is not heard, and the widow's son is not revived.

6. The Drought (part 11)

   Eliyahu Revives the Widow of Tzarfat's Son (part IV)

   Rabbi Elchanan Samet

   When his first cry is not answered, Eliyahu turns towards the boy, to stretch out over him; this signifies his change in perception. Two changes are noted in comparing Eliyahu’s two prayers. In the first he questions God, while in the second he pleas to God. In the first, his focus remains on himself and in the second he focuses on the boy. His prayer that the boy's life be restored reveals that Eliyahu is ready to agree to the return of the rain. However, still needs an external command to push him in this direction.

7. Rashi

   Part 4 - The Moral and Educational Philosophy of Rashi (II)

   Dr. Avigail Rock

   In his commentaries, Rashi displays great sensitivity towards the people in society who are indigent or powerless, who have no defenders.  This compassion for the disadvantaged is expressed in numerous ways.

   Rashi expresses great affection for the forebears of Israel, the Patriarchs, the Matriarchs, and the Twelve Tribes. This regard is expressed in two areas.  The first is an attempt to minimize — to the level of obscuring the very progression of the biblical text — the negative traits or acts which are attributed in Scripture to Israel’s forebears and its role models. The second is the glorification of acts that seem to be insignificant.